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Music With a Message
Students write a line by line analysis of a song which they feel expresses a powerful message that can change society for the better. They then present their analysis to the class in an oral report.
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Using Reader's Theater in the Classroom
Here are some suggestions for using Reader's Theater in the classroom.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Collage Technique
First graders listen to the story The Hungry Caterpillar, then sequentially organize their own re-writing and re-creating of the story. They construct illustrations for their book using the collage technique Eric Carle used in his...
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Altered Books
Students transform a discarded book into a creative art work of art that encompasses a theme and utilizes a variety of media and techniques.
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Picture This!
Students become fluent readers by assessing the strategy of visualization to visualize each event in a story. They use imagery to visualize all types of literature. Each student receives a copy of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School,"...
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Celebration
Students identify the different ways in which different countries celebrate and why, including story, dance, music, and exchanging gifts. Then they develop a basic standard of non-verbal communication through either dance, mime,...
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Where in the Wild?
Students investigate the purpose of animals' ability to camouflage. In this animal science lesson, students read the text Where in the Wild? and identify animals that are predators and prey. Students discuss how camouflage is necessary...
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Five Part Phonics: Blends
First graders participate in a variety of activities that feature the consonant blend 'st'. They read "Stan the Squid" and "Stella Started for the Station", answer comprehension questions for the stories, manipulate beginning sounds and...
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The Chosen: Writing Strategy
Pondering Rembrandt’s portraits provide readers of The Chosen an opportunity to “listen to [the] silence and learn from it,” as they consider Reb Saunders from a different perspective. After examining several paintings, viewers write...
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Come On, Rain!
Students read and analyze the story. For this language arts lesson, students read Come on, Rain! and examine how mood and tone are created, the use of figurative language and the characteristics of the genre. Students research the time...
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The Highwayman
Fifth graders re-read the story "The Highwayman" understanding the term "narrative verse". As a paired activity, they predict who or what might be the audience and provide feedback.
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Theatre
Learners, in groups, explore how to devise theatre and produce a polished piece to perform in front of an audience.
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Holocaust Memorial Service
Learners research victims of the Holocaust, then create pieces of art to depict the suffering of the Holocaust victims.
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Ceramics - Mask making - Sculpture
Students design a mask using cultural examples for inspiration - changing the meaning - conveying a special message about the times in which we live.
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Recognizing Similies: Fast as a Whip
Pupils review what they have already learned about similies and begin to engage with similies on a deeper and more abstract level as they create their own.
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Fact or Fantasy Writing
First graders see that some written text is for pleasure and enjoyment while some is for relaying information. They get to experience both types during the lesson. They brainstorm ideas for a story about a new kid in school to write about.
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What's the Scoop on Casey
Third graders read "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest L. Thayer and create a newspaper article about Casey's infamous at-bat.
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Oral Presentation of a Report With Visual Support
Students create multi-paragraph report using the researched information. Over several class periods, students research a topic of their choosing and create a one-two page report. Student reports are presented to the class using an...
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Brush Up On Your Teeth
Third graders examine the reasons why it is important to take care of their teeth. As a class, they sing the toothbrush song and read about tooth decay. They identify the parts of the teeth and identify foods that can keep the mouth...
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M & M Madness
Second graders graph M & M's by color. For this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders first predict how many of each color they think are in a handful of M & M's. Then they graph the amounts of each color on a computer program....
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Where Are The Dinosaurs?
Students study the existence of dinosaurs as a precursor to learning about extinction. In this dinosaurs instructional activity, students watch dinosaur video at assigned web sites. They discuss what they observed in the videos including...
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Invent a Critter
Students create a living animal that could survive in at least one specific region and use the digital desert library to gather information. In this invent a critter lesson, students draw a picture of their animal, describe their animal...
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Wyclef Jean for VH1 Storytellers
Students watch a video with Wyclef Jean. They identify lawful uses of copyrighted materials and explain the interrelated roles of composer, lyricist, publisher, performer, agent, and record company.
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Extreme Weather
Tenth graders explore how to avoid problems that occur during extreme weather and how accidents can be avoided by not taking risks.